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In the final match in Batumi, the England<\/strong> national U21 team became European champions, beating Spain<\/strong> 1-0. Throughout the tournament, England displayed a solid defense and, thanks to a penalty kick save from James Trafford <\/strong>in the ninth minute of stoppage time, they were able to win the trophy for the first time since 1984.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Curtis Jones <\/strong>deflected a free-kick from Cole Palmer <\/strong>to score the goal that gave England the lead shortly before half-time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, the second period became a real battle for England as tempers flared. James Trafford created an iconic moment in the closing seconds by saving a shot from Abel Ruiz and then brilliantly deflecting a try from Aimar Oroz<\/strong>, who came on as a substitute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After that, Antonio Blanco<\/strong> and Morgan Gibbs-White <\/strong>were sent off in a tight final, but Lee Carsley’s<\/strong> team managed to win the title after 112 minutes of play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This incredible final in Batumi ended in triumph for England thanks to Trafford’s save. The victory earned them their first European Under-21 Championship title since 1984!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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